I am a dynamic and entrepreneurial business and finance leader who focuses on financial and analytical acumen, strategic objectives, and leadership through relationship building.FINANCIAL AND ANALYTICAL ACUMENI am always focused on growing the top-line and bottom-line through quantitative and qualitative analytical rigor. As a finance leader, it is paramount that you have a deep understanding of the cost and revenue drivers so that you can aggressively pursue profitable initiatives. I firmly believe that you must know where you have been, to determine which direction to go next. Understanding what inputs create the data is equally as important as deriving digestible conclusions from the data.Decision making as a business leader demands that you act as a fiduciary of the business, being held accountable for the recommendations and performance of such actions.Decision making questions I consider:• Is this what the customer wants, needs, or expects?• Does our data validate our decision?• How will this assist in fulfilling our mission and vision?• What are the short and long term implications upon implementation?STRATEGIC OBJECTIVESI strive to build well defined strategic objectives in complex, competitive industries where ever-changing market conditions, regulations, and competition requires a forward looking mindset, coupled with an open mind, and the desire to listen to and understand what your customer wants and needs.I embrace the strategic vision by constantly reviewing its purpose and merit. In doing so, I reinforce my belief in the vision which allows me to effectively communicate and inspire those around me. The strategic vision is used to overcome short-term obstacles, while focusing on long-term goals.Successful strategies I have implemented:• Long term sales contract optimization to capture market share and maintain profitability• Collaboration and cost sharing with business partners to secure competitive contracts• Value-add incentives in a price sensitive, services based market, to preserve marginsLEADERSHIP THROUGH RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGTo be a leader, I have committed to transparency, meaningful conversations, and the development of those around me. I have faith in my team due to the investments we make in each other, and a shared understanding of our group’s mission, and what success looks like. I believe it’s imperative to be available, approachable, and to proactively build relationships with every member within your reporting structure.